Out of Town Blog From Sacrifice to Software: How One Man’s Family-First Vision Sparked a Tech Success in Bulacan On PLDT Enterprise’s “ROI’d to Success” podcast, Michael Sta. Maria of NBSI shares the journey behind a growing local tech firm rooted in resilience, family, and community impact. Located in Norzagaray, Bulacan, this building houses Northeast…
Out of Town Blog Philippine Flavors sizzle in Netflix’s Somebody Feed Phil ?In Episode 7 of the latest Season of the acclaimed Netflix travel and food series, Somebody Feed Phil, the Philippines’ vibrant culinary scene and cultural heritage take center stage, earning international recognition. Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco (right) welcomed Somebody…
Out of Town Blog Nustar Hotel Cebu Earns Michelin Guide Honors, Cements Leadership in Luxury Hospitality Cebu, Philippines — NUSTAR Hotel, the first ultra-luxury hotel in Cebu, was recently included in the prestigious 2025 Michelin Guide as a recommended hotel. This recognition positions NUSTAR Hotel among an elite group of hotels worldwide, each praised by…
Out of Town Blog PLDT Home’s Fiber Fest all set for a grand Finale celebration PLDT’s pioneering broadband festival concludes its tour on June 28 PLDT Home concludes its innovative broadband festival with Fiber Fest 2025, hosting its biggest event yet—a full-day celebration of connectivity, entertainment, and community on June 28 in Pasay City. PLDT…
Out of Town Blog Google Earth celebrates 20 years of exploring our world This year, Google marks two decades of Google Earth, the revolutionary tool that has changed how we see and interact with our planet. Google Earth celebrates 20 years of exploring our world Over more than twenty years, Google Earth has reached numerous…
We launched a product on Kickstarter! In 2001, Arthur and I (Jacob) were industrial majors at Georgia Tech. I chickened out halfway and switched to management, because I thought it was more practical. Throughout our four years living together, we frequently talked about working on a product together, but nothing came to fruition. Over twenty…
Out of Town Blog Smart surges ahead as the PH’s leading wireless broadband provider in terms of subscribers Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has become the Philippines’ top wireless broadband provider based on subscriber count, serving over 430,000 customers nationwide as of the first quarter of 2025. Smart Home WiFi This accounts for a substantial 44%…
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